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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.60, 13,737.96 and 3,964.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.60, 13,737.96 and 3,964.52 is: 5,946.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.60 : 13,737.96 = 3,964.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.60/13,737.96 = 3,964.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.60x = 13,737.96 × 3,964.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.60x = 54,464,417.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,464,417.18/9,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.81

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